Huntington’s disease – accessing hope
Sorcha McPhillips, Chief Executive of the Huntington’s disease (HD) Association for Northern Ireland, raises awareness of HD and discusses the impact of hope on the community in the face of new treatments
Pharma industry responds to the Prime Minister’s latest Brexit speech
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) – representing global pharmaceutical businesses in the UK including GSK, AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Roche – has responded to Brexit speech by Prime Minister Theresa May
Nurses in Europe codesigning an EU value-based health and social care ecosystem
Dr Paul De Raeve, Secretary-General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) provides an in-depth perspective on the extent to which nurses in Europe are codesigning an EU value-based health and social care ecosystem.
Work-life balance as a game changer for gender equality and mental health
This year’s celebration of International Women’s Day coincides with European Parliament discussions on a proposed Directive on Work-Life Balance for Parents and Carers
Hundreds of mental health professionals to learn pioneering PTSD treatment
Dr David Muss MD will deliver a one day workshop to hundreds of mental health professions to teach The Rewind technique which can help treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) patients
Short-term increases in inhaled steroid doses do not prevent asthma flare-ups in children
New research by the National Institutes of Health challenge common practice of increasing doses at early signs of worsening symptoms in asthma
Raising awareness of aplastic anaemia
Grazina Berry from Aplastic Anaemia Trust, along with Professor Judith Marsh and Dr Shreyans Gandhi from King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, explore the rare and serious condition of aplastic anaemia (AA)
How mobile technology will improve future global healthcare provision
Chris Sullivan, Global Healthcare Practice Lead at Zebra Technologies explores how mobile technology will improve future global healthcare provision
Using innovative digital technologies for the delivery of healthcare in the UK
Jonathan Evans, communications manager at the Association of British Healthcare Industries explains the need to innovate when it comes to using digital technologies for the delivery of healthcare in the UK.
Global Shortage of hepatitis B vaccine caused by manufacturing process
Health professionals have warned that problems in the manufacturing process has caused a global shortage of the hepatitis B vaccine. Ordering restrictions will remain in place in order to prioritise vaccinations for those who need it most.
Blockchain medical device set to improve the delivery for babies born by C-section
NnBu Holdings has developed a blockchain medical device to help deliver healthy outcomes for babies born by C-section
NIAID reveals strategic plan for universal influenza vaccine
Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have orchestrated a plan to create a universal influenza vaccine.
Research reveals levels of inappropriate prescriptions in England
At least 20% of all antibiotic prescriptions in primary care in England are inappropriate according to research published by Public Health England
Cloud computing in medical imaging: Not a matter of if, but when
Nadim Michel Daher, industry principal at Frost & Sullivan reveals his views on the vital role of Cloud computing in medical imaging.
EURORDIS Group call for more access to rare disease therapies in Europe
In light of Rare Disease Day, EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe and its member organisations, have launched a new position paper today (28th February), to grant patients full access to rare disease therapies across Europe.
Mutation explains why some people are more vulnerable to viral brain infection
One out of every 10,000 people who are exposed to common viruses like herpes simplex or influenza will develop a potentially deadly brain infection, encephalitis
Armed forces to receive funding and new helpline for mental health services
Defence Secretary shows commitment to Armed Forces mental health with over £220-million funding and new helpline
Looking for the origins of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia may be related to neurodevelopment changes, including brain’s inability to create the appropriate vascular system, according to a new study
Zika virus could help combat brain cancer
New research has found that the Zika virus could be an alternative for treatment of glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive kind of brain cancer in adults
Further investment given to dementia friendly communities in Scotland
Scottish charity the life Changes Trust has invested a further £2.5 million in communities that are dementia friendly
